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In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) speaks during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)
Out of Miller's shadow, Barrett aims to follow his footsteps

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 02, 2021 12:45 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs off the field with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Fournette ran 46-yards for a score against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Ex-Bronco Shaq Barrett returns to Denver with Buccaneers

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 24, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) chases a play against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Miller's body is buffer, his hair tinted orange on top. The star linebacker says his dramatic offseason transfiguration was a result of his battle with the coronavirus, Kobe Bryant's untimely death and the Michael Jordan documentary. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Von Miller's transformation driven by Kobe, MJ, COVID-19

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 04, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

FLE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, left, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Next Monday, April 6, 2020, the Hall of Fame and the NFL will announce the roster for the 2010-19 All-Decade team. Kuechly is a possible pick at linebacker. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
All-Decade Team a dicey proposition, other than a few stars

By Barry Wilner Mar. 30, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

NFL announces defensive line and linebackers finalists

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2019 07:16 PM EST
Hall of Famers Joe Greene, Deacon Jones and Dick Butkus are among the finalists on defense for the NFL’s All-Time Team. The league on...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians calls out form the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
LB Shaquil Barrett proving to be bargain find for Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Oct. 17, 2019 06:44 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, left, scrambles under pressure from Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' tough times, tough luck continue

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 30, 2019 07:08 PM EDT

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, left, celebrates his sack with teammate outside linebacker Von Miller during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Miller gets 1st sacks but whistle ruins his, Broncos' day

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 29, 2019 11:34 PM EDT

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller, left, throws a pass to outside linebacker Bradley Chubb as they take part in an NFL football practice Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Miller, Chubb expecting big things in Fangio's defense

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 06, 2019 06:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Stephen Jones, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president of personnel, greets fans before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Even after the two biggest offseason moves for owner/general manager Jerry Jones and company, defensive line remains a high priority in the draft. “We think it’s probably the deepest position in this draft,” said executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones, Jerry’s oldest son. “We think it’s deeper than it’s been in many years.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Cowboys' focus on defensive line could persist through draft

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 18, 2019 03:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) celebrates as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston shouts in the direction of an official after throwing an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Cowboys have agreed on a $105 million, five-year contract with Lawrence. The agreement will include $65 million in guaranteed money, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, April 5, because the deal hasn’t been announced. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
AP sources: Cowboys, Lawrence agree on $105 million contract

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 05, 2019 07:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
NFL At 100: Free agency has been a boon to NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 12, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, that the Denver Broncos have agreed to acquire Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this year's NFL draft. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither team announced the deal.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Broncos turn over coach/quarterback duo again

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 13, 2019 04:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 file photo, Denver Broncos new head coach Vic Fangio speaks during a news conference at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The Denver Broncos have plucked another assistant coach off the Chicago Bears staff and they might not be done. New head coach Vic Fangio hired outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley to a similar role in Denver. And Fangio is interviewing Ed Donatell for his defensive coordinator job in Denver after Donatell spent four season as Bears defensive backs coach while Fangio was Chicago’s defensive coordinator.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos hire 2 more Bears assistants

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 15, 2019 10:37 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Chargers, Cowboys coaching staffs to lead Pro Bowl teams

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2019 03:57 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos offer mixed bag for next head coach

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 01, 2019 06:50 PM EST